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Trump Considers Talks with Maduro Amid Oil Opportunity

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing talks with Nicolás Maduro amid rising military threats.
Maduro was designated as the head of a foreign terrorist organization.
Critics say Caribbean anti-drug operations mask efforts to destabilize Venezuela and seize its oil.
Florida Congressmember María Salazar highlighted a trillion-dollar opportunity for American oil companies in Venezuela.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing talks with Nicolás Maduro amid rising military threats.
Maduro was designated as the head of a foreign terrorist organization.
Critics say Caribbean anti-drug operations mask efforts to destabilize Venezuela and seize its oil.
Florida Congressmember María Salazar highlighted a trillion-dollar opportunity for American oil companies in Venezuela.